Our Savior's Lutheran Church
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from my perspective…
Jesus asked, “Do you not know…?” twice. In Luke 12, Jesus observes that the crowd can predict the weather but cannot see God’s work in the world. In John 9, Jesus asks Pilate, who might know how things work in the Roman Empire, but he is blind to how things work in the Kingdom of Heaven. And the Apostle Paul asked, “Do you not know…?” fourteen times in his letters.
The phrase is designed to tell the people, “You should know’ but their attitude and behavior led Jesus and Paul to think they needed a wake-up call. Maybe we all need a wake-up call about knowing Jesus.
Since the season of Advent in December through Easter, the main question has been, “Who is Jesus?” and “Why should I pay attention to Him?” If these two questions seem easy to you, maybe a more important question would be, “Why should I live my life following His teaching?”
At Pentecost, we hear Peter say to the great crowd of God-fearing, Jewish believers in Jerusalem for the festival of Weeks, fifty days after Passover. The Holy Spirit came upon Him, and by his proclamation, he asks the assembly, “Do you not know who Jesus is?” Answer: “Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.” (Acts 2:36, ESV)
In June, we will address some of Jesus’ questions, such as, “Do we not know who Jesus is?” What does Jesus mean when He says, “Go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” (Matthew 9:13, ESV) And maybe we will answer Jesus when He asks, “What do you want me to do for you?”
I know it is summer and we have a lot we want to do, but won’t you consider that understanding what Jesus wants for us is important enough to take time to come together with our friends and neighbors to hear what Jesus has to say?
I hope to see you on Sunday,
your pastor,
Dennis.
Welcome!
I welcome your comments regarding our shared ministry at Our Savior's.
If you would rather comment privately; please, email me at prshepherd@westriv.com
I deeply desire to bring Christian comfort and the power of prayer to those who are challenged with sickness or circumstances in life.
Neither the hospitals or care centers are allowing visitation.
If it a matter of life and death, call me and I will contact them.
Pastor Dennis
Pastor Dennis R.
We have had our share of challenges this year.
If you or someone you know is struggling with fear and despair, I invite you to lay your hands on a copy of Max Lucado's book
Anxious for Nothing:
Finding Calm in a Chaotic World.
We, also, have a helpful copy of "Cancer. Now What?"
available in the church office.
Of course, please contact me if you would like to chat or meet for a cup of coffee.
Pastor Dennis
